AM/NS Calvert Honored with Environmental Stewardship Award for Innovative Water Recycling Project

September 9, 2024, Calvert, Alabama: AM/NS Calvert has been honored with the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award by Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP), recognizing the innovative water recycling project.

AM/NS Calvert is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award by Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP). This prestigious award recognizes AM/NS Calvert's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, particularly through its innovative water recycling project.

Project Highlights

The award-winning project focuses on recycling cooling water from one tower to another. This initiative was a collaborative effort involving the Hot Strip Mill’s cooling water circuit team, the water and waste engineer, and the third-party process chemicals supplier, ChemTreat. The project included the installation of a new six-inch diameter stainless steel pipe, enabling the recycling of approximately 43 million gallons of industrial water annually. This effort saves around $76,000 in chemical usage each year and prevents the release of approximately 125,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions—the equivalent of the annual energy use of seven homes.

Chris Richards, CEO of AM/NS Calvert, expressed immense pride in the team for leading
this visionary project. “This innovative initiative highlights our commitment to reducing
water consumption, minimizing chemical use, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions—
actions that drive cost savings and contribute significantly to the well-being of our planet
and our communities. This award reflects the relentless hard work and passion of our
team members, who continually live our purpose to transform tomorrow,” said Chris Richards.

Aligning with Our Purpose and Values

This award-winning project is a testament to AM/NS Calvert's core purpose and values:

  • Innovations in Steel: By leveraging cutting-edge technology, AM/NS Calvert has developed a solution that meets and exceeds environmental standards, showcasing its commitment to continuous improvement and world-class manufacturing.
  • Strengthened by People: The success of AM/NS Calvert is driven by its dedicated team, whose transparency, mutual respect, and commitment to safety and integrity are the foundation of its achievements.
  • Transforming Tomorrow: AM/NS Calvert is focused on meeting the challenges of tomorrow by developing sustainable infrastructure and promoting efficient resource use, ensuring a better future for its customers and communities.

This award is a testament to AM/NS Calvert's unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and its ongoing efforts to find innovative solutions that benefit both its operations and the environment. The company commends the outstanding contributions of its team members and looks forward to continuing its journey towards a more sustainable future.